Jenkins County Resident Donates $50,000 To Savannah State University


Barbara Williams, educational consultant; SSU Pres. Cheryl D. Dozier; Jimmie C. Douglas; Ellen Hopson Douglas; and SSU National Alumni Association Pres. Roy L. Jackson.
Barbara Williams, educational consultant; SSU Pres. Cheryl D. Dozier; Jimmie C. Douglas; Ellen Hopson Douglas; and SSU National Alumni Association Pres. Roy L. Jackson.

Jenkins County resident and Savannah State University (SSU) alumnus Jimmie C. Douglas donated $50,000 to the university this month to establish a scholarship endowment for deserving students.

The “Jimmie C. Douglas Scholarship Endowment” will be awarded to students who demonstrate strong financial need and best exemplify the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and community service, with preference given to residents of Jenkins County and Millen, Ga.

A 1948 graduate of Savannah State, Douglas worked as an agriculture teacher in Toombs County before serving in the U.S. Army. After leaving the military, he began a career as an extension agent in Washington County before transferring to Jenkins County, where he assisted citizens with crop production, vegetables, lawn care and other horticulture issues. Douglas retired in 1984 but continues to farm today.

A member of the Zion Baptist Church in Millen, Douglas served on the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners for 12 years — including 5 years as chairman. He also served on the Swainsboro Technical College Board.


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